It may be colder outside, but your compost needs to stay warm to be ready for 2026. Here's a few ways to help it do so.

Cowden is the author of "Plant Grow Harvest Repeat," and will share proven techniques for maximizing vegetable yields and building a more resilient garden. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned grower ...

Compost piles work due to a careful balance between green and brown material. Knowing exactly what those materials are helps ...

Making compost can be a fun way to protect the environment. But can animal waste be included? We have the answer for various ...

Compost is made up of "brown" materials rich in carbon and "green" materials rich in nitrogen. Here are some key green materials to help your garden flourish.

FRANKLIN TWP — Everyone who has kitchen scraps, grass clippings and fallen leaves can easily parlay those seemingly disposable resources into a rich, nutrient-filled addition to their flower and ...

There is still a little time with weather good enough for a very simple soil amendment technique, called in-situ composting. Adding organic matter to our garden soils is usually at the top of the list ...

Gardeners are encouraged to compost leaves this fall to improve soil health. With plenty of leaves, grass clippings and garden debris available, residents can create compost piles that benefit the ...

A homeowners association member went to Reddit to seek advice for implementing a sustainable practice in their community. The user discussed the specifics of their neighborhood waste disposal, ...

CORVALLIS — As leaves fall and yard debris bins fill up, it’s a great time to consider composting instead of hauling away those valuable resources. Compost is one of the best ways to build healthy ...

Lawn-care pros cringe at how homeowners often cut their grass — way too short. Scalping a lawn is bad news because it repeatedly reduces the vegetation that’s trying to build energy to fuel the roots ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...